Nutrilite Carb Blockers
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I take them in conjunction with my fat blocker and protien blocker. They all work great. I get 0 net calories per day. I have lost so much weight.... weight.....wait.....what is that bright light.....Nanna, what are you doing here?2
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WELL SAID DIAMOND5. EVERYONE IS SO CRITICAL AND "MEAN" AND KNOW IT ALL - I MEAN NOBODY KNOWS IT ALL WHEN IT COMES TO OTHER PEOPLE.2
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I fccking can't stand MF'ers that advocate this shtt !! it's bunk people, Fccking Bunk!
Jeez, how about a little anger management?! Everyone's entitled to their own opinion... and you "fccking can't stand them" for it?! Eeek!2 -
Nutirlite Carb Blockers-
First, Nutrilite is a product of Amway-so it is an awesome product. Second, Amway has been around for 52 years-so this isn't some new fad.
Straight from the website:
"Nutrilite sources natural, organic plant concentrates, many grown on our own farms, and highly purified vitamins and minerals from around the world to meet our exacting quality standards. All ingredients used in NUTRILITE® products are extensively researched, tested and formulated to provide a product that meets the nutritional needs of people on their way to optimal health.
NUTRILITE® is the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest and process plants on our own certified organic farms. All our farms – over 6311 acres in California, Washington State, Mexico and Brazil – replenish the soil and avoid synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. They are also global good neighbours dedicated to giving back to the community.
Want to try some yourself? order here! http://amway.com/BPproducts
Of course their own website is going to say all of that - they are trying to sell the product. Doesn't mean it's safe to use.3 -
I had vitacost's carb blockers before a carby meal at a party and didn't gain. I didn't lose anything for several days though, so I'd still consider it a stall, but I know that food would have made me gain without the blockers. (this is all based on my experience with my body and is not advice for anyone else)1
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Will these pills make me poop my pants? Because I'm always up for a pill that makes me poop my pants.
Yes if it causes MUD-BUTT I'm in!!!!:noway:0 -
haha this is why america has an obesity epidemic.
you set out for quick fixes that promise results when youre too lazy to put in the hard work and effort it takes to get REAL results.
i dont need a *magic pill* to help me lose weight and i laugh at those of you who think you do. my body is earned through HARD WORK, A CLEAN DIET AND 100% DEDICATION.2 -
I think Nancy Reagan has the answer to this one:
"Just Say No."2 -
Lol, using a sites statement is hardly "proof". That's like asking a killer on death row his version of being innocent.:laugh:Nutirlite Carb Blockers-
First, Nutrilite is a product of Amway-so it is an awesome product. Second, Amway has been around for 52 years-so this isn't some new fad.
Straight from the website:
"Nutrilite sources natural, organic plant concentrates, many grown on our own farms, and highly purified vitamins and minerals from around the world to meet our exacting quality standards. All ingredients used in NUTRILITE® products are extensively researched, tested and formulated to provide a product that meets the nutritional needs of people on their way to optimal health.
NUTRILITE® is the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest and process plants on our own certified organic farms. All our farms – over 6311 acres in California, Washington State, Mexico and Brazil – replenish the soil and avoid synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. They are also global good neighbours dedicated to giving back to the community.
Want to try some yourself? order here! http://amway.com/BPproducts
Manufacturers of numerous carb and fat blockers productshave been aggressively targeted by the FDA over the last few years for making false and misleading claims in theirproduct advertising. No surprise here. Anyone who statesthat you can “eat all you want and still lose weight”obviously does not have your best interests at heart.
But what about “scientific claims” these manufacturers useto validate their claims? It’s shoddy at best. Here’s anexcerpt from the FDA press release that announced its intentto pursue 16 manufacturers of such products…
“After reviewing the claims of the various products, the FDAconcluded that claims being made regarding these productsare not supported by reliable scientific evidence.”
Exactly. For instance…
The most common ingredient in “carb blockers” is whitekidney bean extract, or phaseolus vulgaris. In vitrostudies showed that phaseolus vulgaris inhibited theactivity of an enzyme called alpha-amylase, which is neededto break starches down into the simple sugars that areeasily absorbed by the body. But it’s too early to claimmiraculous weight loss effects in humans. In fact, a recent UCLA clinical study on phaseolus vulgaris concluded…
“Clinical trends were identified for weight loss and adecrease in triglycerides, although statistical significance was not reached.”
In other words, white kidney bean extract looks promising,but its effects are hardly earth shattering. To emphasize this, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to 16 dietary supplement distributors making false and misleading claims for weight loss products promoted over the internet…
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Nutirlite Carb Blockers-
First, Nutrilite is a product of Amway-so it is an awesome product. Second, Amway has been around for 52 years-so this isn't some new fad.
Straight from the website:
"Nutrilite sources natural, organic plant concentrates, many grown on our own farms, and highly purified vitamins and minerals from around the world to meet our exacting quality standards. All ingredients used in NUTRILITE® products are extensively researched, tested and formulated to provide a product that meets the nutritional needs of people on their way to optimal health.
NUTRILITE® is the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest and process plants on our own certified organic farms. All our farms – over 6311 acres in California, Washington State, Mexico and Brazil – replenish the soil and avoid synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. They are also global good neighbours dedicated to giving back to the community.
Want to try some yourself? order here! http://amway.com/BPproducts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amway
Amway has some very interesting business practices..... Before extolling their 'virtues', you may want to consider that.1 -
First, Nutrilite is a product of Amway
Enough said... it's crap. Just like everything else Amway shills.2 -
I think there should be a general rule for posts like these, if you did not use it and will be negative about it, don't post. Sounds simple, no? All she was doing was telling the OP her experience with it. What you think/feel about diet pills or supplements is yours to think/feel, but don't attack people for having tried them and write things off as a scam if you clearly have not used the product in question. Not all products will work the same for all people. That was just one person's experience. If by only eating healthy and working out has worked for you, fantastic. Some people just need an extra kick to get the weight loss process going and aren't as lucky as you.
Personally, I've used Alli and never once had a single bad side effect other people have had. I tired losing weight but I always seemed to gain it back. I needed something extra to get the ball rolling and so I decided to try Alli. To me, it is a great product. To someone else that has had anal leakage, not so much. I've lost 35lbs using it. I haven't used it for 6months now and probably won't, unless I hit a plateau I can't break out of. My reason for not continuing it for the past 6mos is price.
And even if this Neutrilite doesn't drastically make you lose weight, like some others have mentioned, it at least stopped them from gaining weight from eating a carb heavy meal. That is still a success to me.3 -
Are you using them now?1
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Well hell. I haven't been letting my tea cool before pouring in my rectum. No wonder I'm not losing.I boil them to make a tea... cool it, then stand on my head and with the help of a funnel, I pour it directly in to my rectum. This helped me block 100,000 calories! Magic!2 -
I prefer to just not eat carbs rather than **** myself fifteen times a day on bunk products with unresearched claims. Why do people always look for a magic pill over their own willpower?1
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Just the name, the concept of blocking carbs is ludicrous. Let me be clear - I am not knocking OP but I feel truly sorry for so many people who can't accept the FACT you simply cannot eat garbage and get healthy (loss weight) without exercise, commitment, willpower and moderation.
Diet pills are like religion. People swear by them, others fight about but they will be around forever. Companies will always take the money of the naive. However, until you commit to real change like hundreds, maybe thousands, on MFP, you will not achieve lasting health or weight loss.1 -
There are no magic pills! If so we'd all be wearing skimpy bathing suits and lying on the beach somewhere. OP......please save you money! Just because your trainer is endorsing them doesn't mean he knows what he's talking about!! And as far as the poster who is telling you they work.........well obviously not very well if she's on a weight loss site. There are no short cuts. IT'S A LIFESTYLE CHANGE!1
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haha this is why america has an obesity epidemic.
you set out for quick fixes that promise results when youre too lazy to put in the hard work and effort it takes to get REAL results.
i dont need a *magic pill* to help me lose weight and i laugh at those of you who think you do. my body is earned through HARD WORK, A CLEAN DIET AND 100% DEDICATION.
But last night the forum taught me that mayo caused the obesity epidemic...hmmmm...0 -
If you have a question about taking any type of pill over the counter or prescription TALK to your Doctor! That is what I do. Most of the time when I bring up something a Trainer says he laughs. That goes for the ones on here also!
Don't trust anything the "FDA" says either!!! My word, the US is full of drugs the FDA approved then had to take off the market. There are drugs the FDA will not allow in the US but the EU and other Countries have used for years and years!
Just had a very long discussion with my Internal Med. Doctor about drugs, including Alli, for weight loss. There are side affects for everything. Does not mean you will have them!
Do what you want not what someone other than yourself & your Doctors thinks is appropriate for you!
Some people are arrogrant know it alls!1 -
I think there should be a general rule for posts like these, if you did not use it and will be negative about it, don't post. Sounds simple, no? All she was doing was telling the OP her experience with it. What you think/feel about diet pills or supplements is yours to think/feel, but don't attack people for having tried them and write things off as a scam if you clearly have not used the product in question. Not all products will work the same for all people. That was just one person's experience. If by only eating healthy and working out has worked for you, fantastic. Some people just need an extra kick to get the weight loss process going and aren't as lucky as you.
Agreed.
Agreed.
Agreed.1 -
haha this is why america has an obesity epidemic.
you set out for quick fixes that promise results when youre too lazy to put in the hard work and effort it takes to get REAL results.
i dont need a *magic pill* to help me lose weight and i laugh at those of you who think you do. my body is earned through HARD WORK, A CLEAN DIET AND 100% DEDICATION.
But last night the forum taught me that mayo caused the obesity epidemic...hmmmm...
hahahahahhaha1 -
Really? Post the abstract on it from the Mayo Clinic cause I'd love to see it.Even Mayoclinic say u can take them to kick-start a weight-loss, which is obv what was done.
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'Diet pills and surgery can help with weight loss — when combined with a healthy diet and physical activity. But diet pills aren't for everyone. Neither is surgery. In fact, many doctors consider them only if you have weight-related health problems.
If you're in that group, you and your doctor need to carefully evaluate the potential benefits of diet pills or surgery and weigh them against the possible long-term risks. Your doctor will also counsel you about the lifestyle changes you'll need to make to be successful over the long term.'
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/MY00432/DSECTION=diet-pills,-supplements-and-surgery2 -
It's not a magic pill but in certain cases they do help. They work for some and not for others. In my case they work and just fine but I don't take them daily. I rarely do take them when I know I get off my meal plans and it does happen (parties get together etc)
First and foremost I plan my macros according to what my goal is. I do keep the carb blockers as an emergency go to.
I've had succes with them as well as without them but eating whole foods should be first:
1- Lean Proteins
2- Fibrous Carbs
3- Starchy Carbs - Moderately and this is the number that is the factor, cycle this one to reach your goals. Increase in your meal post workout, all other meals replace 80% with fibrous carbs.
If it makes any sense but I have success with this simple plan and on the days that I get off this which is rarely I can decide whether to take the supplement or not, more times than not I don't because 1 meal will not break the bank and at times is good to get off the cycle of restriction. In a way it resets your body.1 -
I think there should be a general rule for posts like these, if you did not use it and will be negative about it, don't post. Sounds simple, no? All she was doing was telling the OP her experience with it. What you think/feel about diet pills or supplements is yours to think/feel, but don't attack people for having tried them and write things off as a scam if you clearly have not used the product in question. Not all products will work the same for all people. That was just one person's experience.
Agreed.
Disagree completely.
The fitness and diet industry is built on lies and false promises. I don't need to have taken *insert supplement* to have pretty good idea of of it's likely to work or not. Just look at the ingredients and research them.
It's like the whole "we should encourage everyone" attitude, some people are doing things that really shouldn't be encouraged. If someone posts saying they are going on a 2 week fast where they eat nothing but lemons to cleanse themselves then that shouldn't be encouraged.
I will say again supplement companies lie to you!!!! it sad to see many people on here turn to pills and whatever when they haven't got the basics right.
I don't see the any benefit on having multiple threads tellin people to buy cla by the truckload.If by only eating healthy and working out has worked for you, fantastic. Some people just need an extra kick to get the weight loss process going and aren't as lucky as you.
Luck doesnt come into it, unless you want to use it as an excuse.
The question you should ask yourself when you look at any supplement is... Are bodybuilders, fitness models and athletes, the people who's careera depend on looking and performing their best using them, if not it's probably garbage.1 -
This comment just made my morning! lmao1
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Why are you necroing 2 year old threads -_-2
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Wasn't Zombie thread day Tuesday?3
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Look at the evidence https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1796956/
The initial question was do they work. They do. There are opinions on whether they are a good idea. Separate issue.
International Journal of Medical Sciences.
Aims: The present research study examines a dietary supplement containing 445 mg of Phaseolus vulgaris extract derived from the white kidney bean, previously shown to inhibit the activity of the digestive enzyme alpha amylase, on body composition of overweight human subjects.
Methods: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study was conducted on 60 pre-selected, slightly overweight volunteers, whose weight had been essentially stable for at least six months. The volunteers were divided into two groups, homogeneous for age, gender, and body weight. The test product containing Phaseolus vulgaris extract and the placebo were taken one tablet per day for 30 consecutive days before a main meal rich in carbohydrates. Each subject's body weight, fat and non-fat mass, skin fold thickness, and waist/hip/thigh circumferences were measured.
Results: After 30 days, subjects receiving Phaseolus vulgaris extract with a carbohydrate-rich, 2000- to 2200-calorie diet had significantly (p<0.001) greater reduction of body weight, BMI, fat mass, adipose tissue thickness, and waist,/hip/ thigh circumferences while maintaining lean body mass compared to subjects receiving placebo.
Conclusion: The results indicate that Phaseolus vulgaris extract produces significant decrements in body weight and suggest decrements in fat mass in the face of maintained lean body mass.4 -
@jroorda857 - This thread is five years old. I doubt the OP is even around any more to read your response. How did you even find it?
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